Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
West Jefferson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in West Jefferson

$1,625/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,625 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$3.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Jefferson

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Jefferson rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Jefferson, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Jefferson, NC

Average rent prices in West Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in West Jefferson, NC

Rent prices in West Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Jefferson is $1,392, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Jefferson run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,175

4%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,200

12%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,625

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,000

10%

61%

4 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

61%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Jefferson, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in West Jefferson, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Jefferson and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Jefferson

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in West Jefferson, NC

Riverview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Riverview Apartments

7863 Nc Highway 163, West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

1348 Nc Highway 194 N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Jefferson

101A N Jefferson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Jefferson

2 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Jefferson

Lease, West Jefferson, NC

2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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Frequently asked questions for West Jefferson, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the West Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in West Jefferson?

The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,625 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Jefferson?

Average rent prices in West Jefferson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does West Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Jefferson is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in West Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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